Intrasexual competition
Subject in Social Sciences
Intrasexual competition has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including Modern Wisdom. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
William CostelloIrish psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology
Costello argued Sweeney draws particular hostility because she openly appeals to the male gaze without reassuring other women she is not a threat.
“she aggressively prostrates herself or kind of presents herself as appealing specifically to the male gaze without first coming in”
Modern Wisdom: Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152 (Sep 19, 2026) · Listen from 13:25
Podcasts
- Modern Wisdom · 1 episode
Episodes
Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152Modern Wisdom · Sep 19, 2026 · 1 h 8 min
Chris Williamson and evolutionary psychologist William Costello examine the backlash to Sydney Sweeney's Novig sports betting ad and why women in particular criticise her.